Dear Editor: The Meeker Herald, Sept. 27 edition reported on river management workshop highlights ways and means for improving river health.” The information contained in said article was informative, until it came to “Grazing and Riparian Area Management” by Paul Meiman with Colorado State University Extension. Meiman made the statement[Read More…]
Opinion
The club no one wants to join {Editor’s Column}
We received word Tuesday afternoon that our oldest son, Ethan, was killed in a single-vehicle accident near Glenwood late Monday night. He would have been 26 later this month. There’s a lot of things I could say, but I’m saving them for his obituary, which I will write later this[Read More…]
Letter: Kracht thanks supporters
Dear Editor: I’d like to thank everyone who supported me during the recent WREA election. I’d also like to wish the current WREA board of directors the best of luck in the coming year. Thanks, Scott Kracht Meeker
Guest Column: School board appraises 4A
By MEEKER RE-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Local voters will help decide two issues of importance to education in this November’s election. We, the School Board of Meeker School District RE-1, passed a resolution in support of local Ballot Issue 4A, which would provide[Read More…]
Guest Column: Give yourself a break
RBC | This September, in honor of SAMHSA’s Recovery Month, the Health Partnership has released this wellness series exploring the healing power of social connection, laughter, nutrition, exercise and learning. In this final piece, we discuss the importance of downshifting.
Letter: Kelley outlines values
Dear Editor: Listening to county residents about how our county government can better support and improve their lives is a primary concern of my campaign and will be a primary tenet of my public service if I am elected one of your county commissioners. Within the limits of our financial[Read More…]
Letter: Collins for Campbell
Dear Editor: It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of Boots Campbell. I worked with Boots in our Meeker School District. In just a few words, I respected her intelligence, her multitasking ability, hard worker and a go-to person. I felt I could always trust Boots. I[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: How big is your future?
Every week doesn’t include a baby shower and a funeral service. Last Saturday I attended a baby shower for a young woman I’ve known since birth. Monday I attended the funeral of a gentleman I had the privilege of working for more than a decade ago. Both events were celebrations[Read More…]
OPED: Newspapers, knowledge bombs and shapewear
RBC | Most people have no clue how a newspaper comes together, just that it appears magically each week for their enjoyment (or ire, depending.) As the editorial designer, one of the biggest questions I get is why items get “buried” on page 10 or 11. In the office we[Read More…]
Letter: Vaughn thanks Clerk & Recorder staff
Dear Editor: I just wanted to say that no matter what happens in this election, it’s been an absolute privilege to work with these amazing ladies in the Clerk and Recorder’s office and their dedication to their work, our office and this community. The level of customer service that they[Read More…]
Letter: What if education was used as economic development?
Dear Editor: My kids would roll their eyes the moment I would say, “I have been thinking…” I would hear moans, groans, and “now what?” I can only assume its because I think outside of the box, I like to analyze, dismember concepts, things in general, and look at all[Read More…]
Guest Column: Join the voices for recovery part 3: get stressed
RBC | Have you heard about the wonderful mental health benefits of social connection, laughter, and eating well? No? Go read parts 1 and 2 of the Health Partnership’s wellness series in celebration of Recovery Month! In the third part of our Recovery Month Wellness series, we’re focusing on another foundational[Read More…]
